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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.07, 769.13 and 347.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.07, 769.13 and 347.57 is: 479.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.07 : 769.13 = 347.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.07/769.13 = 347.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.07x = 769.13 × 347.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.07x = 267,323.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,323.54/557.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.87

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